Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.

Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril’s Planning team is seeking a Manager of Demand & Supply Planning to join our team.

The Planning team is responsible for planning material and builds to support rapidly iterating and building of cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, mobile ground equipment, and flight vehicles. The Manager of Demand & Supply Planning will manage a team of Demand & Supply Planners in executing S&OP and providing in-depth analysis for our business partners. They will ultimately be responsible for sending the correct signals to Purchasing and Manufacturing on what and when to buy or build for each of the supported product lines.

The addition of this role is pivotal in transforming our Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, empowering our operations to not only meet but exceed our financial objectives. This strategic hire will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and enhancing our ability to forecast, plan, and execute with greater precision and efficiency. The right person for this role has demonstrated ownership and experience solving complex operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment.

This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are built and shipped under stringent quality standards. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and execute supply & demand plans that support the company's sales forecasts and business strategies Lead the Supply & Demand planning team to ensure efficient and effective execution of planning activities Collaborate through S&OP with various departments, including sales, operations, and finance, to gather relevant data for accurate supply forecasting Effectively distill and communicate complex scenarios to executives for strategic decision-making and alignment Manage inventory levels to meet service level targets while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory Monitor supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and address any supply chain disruptions proactively Optimize supply & demand planning processes through continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency Implement and maintain planning systems and tools to improve planning accuracy and visibility across the organization Define Key Performance metrics for Supply & Demand Planning functions Prepare and present regular reports on program performance, including inventory metrics and risk assessments Support new product launches by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness and timely market entry

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